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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable tun
  • 6 letters
Syllables
tun-nel: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: TUN-nel.
Pronunciation
/ˈtʌnəl/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as tun-nel.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide tunnel into syllables?

tunnel divides as tun-nel. tun-nel: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in tunnel?

Tunnel has 2 syllables (tun-nel).

Which syllable is stressed in tunnel?

The stressed syllable in tunnel is tun. The 1st syllable is stressed: TUN-nel.

How do you pronounce tunnel?

/ˈtʌnəl/ in American English.